The HEC's New Year's Day Walk 2005 featured unseasonably mild weather that approached 60 degrees F. The crowd of  "43 + 2" - that is, 43 people and 2 dogs - split up into 3 groups that walked at paces of fast, slow, and slower.

The following pictures were taken by Ralph Blumenthal and Bill Goers. Click on a picture to see a larger version. To see more pictures of the walk, click on Ralph or Bill's name above and visit their web sites.

Setting out from Holmdel Park

 

Through field and stream
and ravine ...
     

It was a beautiful day for a hike.

  

All arrived at the destination - Bayonet Farm
     

Heading up the hill
at the beginning.

  

Checking out the
abandoned farm buildings.
     

You just can't keep the kids
away from the water.

  

Some happy hikers
taking a break.